The following regulations govern the practice of the Faculty of Science in regard to final examinations, standing, and make-up examinations. For further details consult "University of Waterloo Examination Regulations and Related Matters."
Students should note that the Faculty of Science operates under a "unit-weight system" in which student progress is measured by units successfully completed rather than by years. Students who have passed fewer than five units successfully will be considered Year-One students; those with at least five but fewer than ten, Year Two; those with at least ten but fewer than 15, Year Three; and those with 15 or more, Year Four.